The untouchable mare

[ZinniaZ]

Thank you for your kind words. I am really thrilled that she has come around. My trainer told me when I took her on that every horse has somehting to teach us-- I had this little voice in the back of my head saying, "Yeah, but will she teach you that this was a really stupid idea?" I think what she has ended up teaching me is to trust my instincts-- I *knew* there was a kind horse behind the facade. I am glad she came out. I feel privileged-- I think I was allowed to 'save' a life.

[frankykeno]

I've always felt that way when I've worked with a rescue snake or one of the abused dogs I took in. As much as we can do for them, they do a lot and teach a lot to us.

Btw I love the snake name James Herriot. I loved those books years ago and occasionally I still like to visit his Yorkshire world.

[ZinniaZ]

Btw I love the snake name James Herriot. I loved those books years ago and occasionally I still like to visit his Yorkshire world.

Thanks! It fits him. He is such a mild and lovely guy. I wish *I* were James Herriot. My next, a het red axanthic hopefully, will be Jane Goodall. I think. We'll see if the name fits her.